Niagara Falls, NY weather

Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month

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Niagara Falls weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Niagara Falls.

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What is the weather usually like in Niagara Falls?

Dfa
Hot-summer humid continental climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

14°32°51°69°87°33°19°Jan34°19°Feb43°26°Mar56°36°Apr69°48°May78°58°Jun82°63°Jul80°61°Aug74°53°Sep61°43°Oct49°33°Nov38°25°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

2.6"Jan2.1"Feb2.4"Mar3.1"Apr3.1"May3.0"Jun3.4"Jul2.8"Aug3.3"Sep3.3"Oct2.9"Nov2.8"Dec

Best time to visit Niagara Falls: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station NIAGARA FALLS, NY US (USC00305840), adjusted for the elevation of Niagara Falls.

Niagara Falls weather month by month

January
33° 19°F
2.6 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 22.3 in of snow
February
34° 19°F
2.1 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 16.3 in of snow
March
43° 26°F
2.4 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 11.6 in of snow
April
56° 36°F
3.1 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 2.2 in of snow
May
69° 48°F
3.1 in of rain · 7 wet days
June
78° 58°F
3.0 in of rain · 7 wet days
July
82° 63°F
3.4 in of rain · 7 wet days
August
80° 61°F
2.8 in of rain · 6 wet days
September
74° 53°F
3.3 in of rain · 7 wet days
October
61° 43°F
3.3 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 0.2 in of snow
November
49° 33°F
2.9 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 4.1 in of snow
December
38° 25°F
2.8 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 15.7 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Niagara Falls through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:42 AM5:08 PM9 h 25 min
February7:11 AM5:48 PM10 h 36 min
March7:26 AM7:23 PM11 h 57 min
April6:32 AM8:00 PM13 h 28 min
May5:50 AM8:34 PM14 h 43 min
June5:34 AM8:58 PM15 h 24 min
July5:48 AM8:55 PM15 h 6 min
August6:20 AM8:20 PM13 h 59 min
September6:54 AM7:27 PM12 h 33 min
October7:28 AM6:34 PM11 h 6 min
November7:07 AM4:53 PM9 h 46 min
December7:39 AM4:43 PM9 h 4 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).

What is the weather like in Niagara Falls?

Niagara Falls has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 19°F (-8°C).

It gets about 34.7 inches (882 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 72 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Niagara Falls is June to September. At 614 ft of elevation, nights are mild most of the year. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.

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Questions about the weather in Niagara Falls

What is the hottest month in Niagara Falls?

July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C).

What is the coldest month in Niagara Falls?

January, with an average low of 19°F (-8°C).

How much does it rain in Niagara Falls?

About 34.7 inches (882 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.

Does it snow in Niagara Falls?

Yes, about 72 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Niagara Falls?

June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Niagara Falls have?

Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).

What is the weather like in Niagara Falls in November?

Highs average 49°F and lows 33°F, with about 2.9 inches of precipitation.

What time is sunrise in Niagara Falls?

Around 7:07 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:53 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.

Where does this Niagara Falls weather forecast come from?

From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Niagara Falls.

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